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Hello, fellow game creators and farm fanatics!

If you’re here, you probably remember the spark that started with FarmJam. 

In 2023, a few creative folks joined us to put a new spin on farm games, and the response was beyond anything we could’ve expected! 

Then, in 2024, we saw over 250 incredible participants come together to make FarmJam even bigger and better with a Community vote!

Now for the exciting part:

FarmJam 2025 is coming—and it’s shaping up to be our biggest and best yet! 

Whether you’re looking to make a wholesome farming sim, a wild farming RPG, or something completely unexpected (farming horror, anyone?), we’re ready to see what you’ve got. Bring your unique ideas, quirky mechanics, and fresh takes on farming games. Let’s show the gaming world how endless the possibilities can be on the farm!

I'm a huge fan of couch co-op, and farming games, My Wife and I play them together often, even on single-player, and we noticed, well... there isn't much to pick from that is out of the ordinary! Last year, we doubled it from 15 days to 30 days, and this year, we are keeping it! Now, I did mention Co-op. It is not mandatory of course, but if you wanna make a 2-player experience, go for it! No pressure, just pure fun.

Mandatory Requirements:

🌾 Farm Themed: Your game should be all about that farm life - think crops, animals, and rural charm. Your chosen game theme can be anything! Sci-Fi, Horror, First Person, Bird's Eye, Whatever you like! There MUST be either Growable Crops, or Raiseable Animals.

🌞 Day and Night: Add some spice with a day/night system. How will it affect your virtual farm? OR OR OR OR 🌾 Add some seasonal surprises with a season system!

🌟 Secret Requirement List 🌟
If you do not wish to use the theme, you must pick 2 from this list.

Working Tool 

Working Storage 

System Working 

Time System

 A Skill Tree

 A Relationship System Basic Crafting System (stuff like water and flour make dough, don’t overdo it!)

 A Farming Ritual System (sacrificing specific items to boost crop yield or quality) 

Seasonal Farm Transformations (your farm changes drastically based on the season)

 A Fear System (characters act differently in darkness or under stress)

 A Rival System Cursed Crops (they grow faster but have dangerous consequences) 

A Mini-Game of Some Sort

 A Progression System / Quest Log

 A Working RNG System

 Hidden Creatures in the Dark (discover or avoid mysterious entities in unlit areas)

 Placeable Buildings 

Editable Character Looks 

A Hidden Underground Farming Area (only accessible through sacrifice or exploration) 

Dynamic Weather Effects (storms or fog impact gameplay, like crop growth or visibility) 

A "Light Source" Mechanic (players must actively manage light to avoid dangers or work in the dark)

Exciting News:
Prizes Up for Grabs!

To make FarmJam 2025 even sweeter, we’re offering small prizes for the top submissions, including game keys for a few surprise titles! These will be awarded to games that capture the jam’s spirit, get creative with farming concepts, or just bring a unique charm to the farm game genre. No matter your style or experience level, everyone’s got a shot! We’ll announce the specific keys as we get closer to the jam, so keep an eye out. Get ready to show us your best and maybe take home a game or two along the way!

Discord Link: https://discord.gg/nUw25GK5

So, come on board, let your creativity run wild, and let's grow our game knowledge together!

 (Get it? Ha...) 

#FarmJam2025